A family business situated in the Far North that has a passion for providing employment opportunities in forestry to their community has been recognised for its efforts. Lloyd Logging was recently named Forestry Family of the Year at the Northland Forestry Awards,
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Many NZ species at risk of extinction according to shocking report
Many of our country's indigenous species are threatened with extinction, that is according to a report released today by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ titled Environment Aotearoa 2019.
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Forestry companies responsible for post-flood slash – Environment Minister
East Coast locals are calling for stricter rules to prevent soil erosion and protect waterways from forestry slash in the wake of severe flooding at Tolaga Bay.
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Māori landowners urged to make their lands available for forestry
The Minister of Regional Economic Development is calling for Māori landowners in Northland to make their lands available for forestry. Following the announcement of one billion dollars of funding per annum to the regions, Shane Jones says the initiative will address needs that have been put to the side for many years such as long-term unemployment.
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Rotorua Māori forestry sector applaud trees scheme
Māori in the forestry sector in Rotorua are applauding the governments move to plant 1 Billion trees over the next ten years. Forestry enterprise Toitū Te Waonui says the scheme has the potential to provide millions in revenue to Māori land owners and jobs for the region.
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Helen Kelly recognised for efforts to bring forestry companies to justice
Hundreds of people attended the public memorial for New Zealand Council of Trade Unions' former president Helen Kelly, an influential leader who fought for the rights of workers.
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Widow joins march onto Parliament over forestry safety concerns
The widow of a forestry worker has marched on Parliament demanding better work conditions within the Forestry sector.
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Forestry deaths remembered at Workers Memorial Day
Tomorrow is Workers' Memorial Day, an international day of remembrance for workers who've died in the workplace.
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Council of Trade Unions takes action over forestry deaths
The Council of Trade Unions is taking action against two forestry companies over the deaths of workers.
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Drastic safety improvements needed in Forestry
Māori MP for Te Waiariki,Te Ururoa Flavell, says drastic measures need to taken with the forestry companies in regard to safety.
